19-20 Fall IAB Review - Biography

Select the sentence that best explains Powell's experience in Congress.

• Banneker was not allowed to be in Congress because of his race

• He lived in Harlem and worked as a minister

• Banneker faced many challenges such as discrimination in Congress but continued to work hard

• He often got into many fights with other people in Congress

Which idea in the passage best supports your answer to Question 1?

• Things were tough for him, because some of the people in Congress were racists. But Powell fought to be treated equally.

• The passage begins with Adam's early life as a minister and then discusses major events and accomplishments in his career.

• While in Congress, Powell helped to pass many laws.

• Powell’s accomplishments were many. It should come as no surprise that he has his own street in Harlem.

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Which sentence best describes the author's main message in the passage?

• African Americans had a difficult time in Congress.

• Adam Powell has a street named after him in Harlem and was an important resident

• Adam was a member of Congress for many years

• Adam did not let challenges stop him from fighting to make sure others were treated fairly

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Which two sentences from the passage supports your answer to Question 3?

• He fought for laws that made it easier for African Americans to vote.

• Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (1908-1972) was a very important resident of Harlem.

• From there, Powell’s political power grew. In 1944, he was elected to Congress.

• Some of the people in Congress were racists. But Powell fought to be treated equally. He forced others to accept him.

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How does paragraph 5 support the main idea of the passage?

• It shows that Adam worked in Congress for many years
• It shows that Adam worked closely with the other members of Congress
• It shows that Adam fought to pass laws that would help others
• It shows the reason Adam has a street named after himself in Harlem

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Based on the details in paragraph 4, the reader can tell that Adam Powell is _______________. 

• Worried
• Determined
• Kind
• Intelligent 

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